Under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates

Conference Programme

16 February 2025

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

 

Cultural Awareness Day
08:00 – 08:30

Registration and Networking

09:00 – 09:05

National anthem & Opening ceremony video

09:05 – 09:12

Opening and Inaugural Speech

 

H.E. Mohamed Bin Mubarak Fadhel Al Mazrouei
Minister of State for Defence Affairs
09:12 – 09:22

Keynote address: Global disruptions and defence preparedness: Mitigating threats to critical supply chains

H.E. Dr. Nasser Humaid Al Nuaimi
Secretary General, Tawazun Council
09:25 – 10:10

Session 1: (First Panel)

Global Disruptions and Defence Preparedness: Mitigating Threats to Critical Supply Chains

This panel will examine the intersections of global disruptions and defense preparedness, with a focus on how nations and businesses can collaborate to secure critical supply chains.

 

 

H.E. General (Ret.)
Hulusi Akar
Member of Parliament,
Chair of the National Defence
Committee of the Grand
National Assembly of Türkiye and former Turkish Minister of National Defence

Farook Al
Zeer
Chairman, Logistics Cluster, AD Ports Group

Tim Cahill

President, Missiles, Fire & Control, Lockheed Martin

Professor ManMohan
S. Sodhi
Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management, Bayes Business School

Bilal Y. Saab
Senior Managing Director, TRENDS US
10:10 – 10:40

Networking break

10:40 – 10:50

Keynote Address: Disinformation and influence operations: The weaponisation of information in modern conflicts

 

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti
Head of Cyber Security, UAE
10:50 -11:35

Session 2: (Second Panel)

Disinformation and Influence Operations: The Weaponisation of Information in Modern Conflicts

This panel will delve into the complex and evolving landscape of information warfare, exploring how state and non-state actors leverage misinformation, manipulation of narratives, and targeted messaging to achieve strategic objectives without firing a single shot.

 

 

 

H.E. Mkhitar Hayrapetyan
Minister of High-Tech Industry, Republic of Armenia

Vice Admiral (Ret.) Kevin Donegan, Former US NAVCENT & Fifth Fleet Commander, Senior Advisor, TRENDS US

Ayesha Manzoor Wattoo
Director General, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority, PEMRA

Liisa Past
Cyber Security & Strategic Communication Expert, Former National Cyber Director, Estonia

Matthew Cochran
Chief Executive Officer, DSMC
11:35 – 11:45

Keynote Address: The Sky is no Longer the Limit: Emerging Threats and Opportunities in Space

 

H.E. Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi
UAE Minister of State for Youth Affairs
11:45 – 12:30

Session 3: (Third Panel)
The Sky is no Longer the Limit: Emerging Threats and Opportunities in Space 

This panel will discuss the most current issues in space and defence, addressing emerging threats to space systems, opportunities for enhancing resilience, advancements in new technologies, the pivotal role of the private sector, and the need for space alliances.

 

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Alahbabi

H.E. Dr. Mohamed Alahbabi, Senior Advisor, Space & Cyber Technologies, EDGE Group
Hasan Al Hosani

Hasan Al Hosani
CEO, Bayanat, Smart Solutions, Space42
Frank Backers

Frank Backes
Chief Executive Officer, Capella Space

Dr. Elias Tsoutsanis
Acting Chief Researcher of the Propulsion and Space Research Center, Technology Innovation Institute
Bilal Y. Saab

Natasha Ahmed
Board Member, Space Force Association DC, Senior Advisor, TRENDS US & Investor
12:40 – 12:50

Closing remarks

Dr. Yehya Al Marzooqi
Vice Chairman, IDC Committee &
Senior Advisor, Emsteel

CULTURAL DAY

You are cordially invited to attend a day long excursion called "Cultural Awareness Day" which will take place on the 15th of February. The tour departs from Emirates Palace at 10.00 hrs and will return to same location at 18.30 hrs.

Due to a limited capacity of seats available you are requested to confirm your participation at the earlist by contacting Mr. Malcolm Ferrao on the below mentioned details.

Mobile: +971504537277
Email: Malcolm.Ferrao@adnec.ae
Note: Only for Registered IDC Delegates